Peter Doherty 1913 – 1990

Biography

Peter Doherty was born on June 5, 1913, in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, during a time when the sport of football was rapidly growing in popularity across the British Isles. He devoted much of his life to the game, building a career as a footballer that spanned several decades. His contributions to the sport reflected the passion and dedication he brought to his athletic pursuits throughout his younger years.

Though details of his playing career remain limited, Doherty’s legacy endures as part of Northern Irish football history. He represented a generation of athletes who helped establish the foundation of the sport in their communities. His life traced a path from his birthplace in County Londonderry to eventual residence in England, where he spent his later years in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire.

Peter Doherty passed away on April 6, 1990, at the age of 76, leaving behind a life connected to the sport he loved. He is remembered as a footballer whose career coincided with a formative era in Northern Irish athletics.